How to Get Started

Include your logo . . .
If you would like to include your logo we would need a Jpeg, EPS or Tiff file; or we can also scan a printed letterhead or document if you do not have your logo on file. Please also include, if you know it, the Pantone colour reference or RGB values for your logo, or special colours.

Sending pictures . . .
Digital cameras are now readily available and cost from about £50. The basic models will do this job well, as the final image will be quite small. A good resolution to choose for your camera is 640x480 pixels, which is the medium or low setting on most cameras. Photographs or Passport photos from booths can also be used.

Taking pictures . . .
Choose a room with as much natural light as possible, with your subject facing the light source. Position the subject against a white or neutral background and ensure that there are no wall charts, notices etc. on the walls that will show in the picture.

Set the camera settings to the medium or low quality settings, as the final picture size will be small on the card. Pictures should be a jpeg file (.jpg or .jpeg), portrait format and ideally no larger than 200kB in size.

Use a flash if you have one as this will give better results even in natural light and a tripod will avoid any camera shake. You should position yourself so you have a head and shoulder shot only in the viewfinder or screen. Ensure the subject looks slightly to the side and not directly into the camera lens.

Sending data . . .
The pictures should be named or numbered and attached to an email with the relevant information for each ID card. i.e. John Smith picture DM0001.jpg. This information can be supplied in a spreadsheet, database or simply typed text in the email as this helps to eliminate spelling mistakes.

If you are unsure or need any help, please do not hesitate to contact us or send us a test email first.

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